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Senior Fellow (Law)
Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)
Abuja, Nigeria
Fixed-term
Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality legal and policy research aligned with the Centre's research priorities.
- Lead or co-lead the development of selected policy papers, research reports, briefs, and commentary for publication by the Centre.
- Provide technical and scholarly input into ongoing research projects undertaken by the Centre.
- Support internal peer review processes to ensure analytical rigour, coherence, and academic quality of research outputs.
- Offer mentorship and academic guidance to mid-level researchers engaged in specific research assignments.
- Participate, as required, in research-related convenings, seminars, and knowledge-sharing activities organised by the Centre.
- Contribute to strengthening the Centre's visibility and credibility within academic and policy communities.
Reporting & Working Relationships
- The Research Fellow will work closely with the Centre's research team in delivering agreed research outputs.
- Engagement will be project-based and aligned with timelines and priorities determined by the Centre.
Required Qualifications:
& Experience
- Professor of Law/Associate Professor of Law/Doctor of Laws or equivalent from a recognised university.
- Demonstrated record of academic research, policy-relevant publications, and thought leadership in law and governance-related fields.
- Experience producing research that informs public policy, legislative reform, or institutional development.